Activities First Sunrise at Tokyo Skytree 2027 Early Jan One of Japan's new year customs is celebrating hatsuhinode, or the first sunrise of the year.
Transportation Joetsumyoko Station Kim Bergström The station is served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen (which was also extended in 2015) and the Echigo Tokimeki Railways' Myōkō Haneuma Line.
Culture Jojima Sake Festival 2026 Feb 14th - Feb 15th The Jojima area of Fukuoka's Kurume City is known as one of the best sake producing areas in the country, and the two-day Jojima Sake Festival is a celebration
Culture Only in Japan: Vending Machines That Go Way Beyond ... Joanna Ligon With around four million of them scattered across the country, Japan Times... notes, they’re as much a part of the landscape as train stations or convenience
Food Shake Shack Shibuya Tom Roseveare Shake Shack launched its 14th Japan store in Shibuya in May 2024, nestled amidst the vibrant energy of one of Tokyo's most iconic neighborhoods.
Planning Morioka & Fukuoka Make 2023 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 17, 2023 This week, the New York Times offered their recommendations for 52 places to travel for 2023, with Morioka and Fukuoka making the list.
12 Accommodation Neold in Yoshino, Nara Masa Danovitz A collection of photos and my personal reflection from my visit to the Neold estate.
Planning Exploring Kanazawa with Free, Easy Wi-Fi Featured its beautifully preserved Edo-period heritage spanning samurai residences and geisha districts, is a prime candidate worthy of a jaunt across Honshu to the